Election Commission says standard procedures will be implemented

"People are leaving, they're saying heck with this," said a precinct official at the same location.

The outcry was deafening after ballot shortages led to lines that were hours long.

After more than 50 Oahu polling places ran short or ran out of ballots on Election Day many people demanded the state's chief election officer be fired.

"Something is wrong," said another woman who'd been waiting in line for two hours.

"Quite simply, there must be a change in leadership," said Sen. Sam Slom at a meeting a month later.

"I thought it was really bad because people lost their vote, their say," said Julia Allen, who is on the St. Louis Neighborhood Board. She said at one point, there were more Japanese language ballots than English ballots.

Officials determined a miscalculation in ballot orders was the biggest problem, along with poor communication and poor training.

"This was a series of mistakes, almost like a perfect storm," said Election Commission chair Bill Martson.

"This is a cloud over all of us. We want this to be resolved," said Maui County Chief Election Officer Jeff Kuada.

But after a series of meetings, on Friday, the Election Commission said no one should lose their job - not even Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago.

It was a recommendation that sparked support and fresh criticism.

"It's my feeling that he dealt with a lot. He had a lot on his plate," said Kuada, who came out in support of Nago on Friday.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Sunday it was "very alarmed" by reports of widespread doping by track and field athletes in major competitions including the Olympic Games and world championships.